When I tried to use arrow keys in insert mode in vi editor the following characters are being inserted in the editor: for ↓ I get B, for ↑ I get A, for ← I get D, for → I get C. Here is a basic trick to solve this problem Open terminal If you don't already have a .vimrc file in your home directory, create one using this: vim ~/.vimrc Add this line to the top of the file: set nocompatible If you don't already have a .vimrc file in your home directory, create one using this: vim ~/.vimrc Add this line to the top of the file: set nocompatible Save the file and this should fix the problem for you. :) If you face problem in saving press ESC button and type :x! or :x press Enter now you can proceed with vim or vi Thanks for reading if any support or feedback or issue comment please:!
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